journal article·2026-03-10Open access

Fabrication of High‐Performance, High‐Filler‐Content Bamboo Fiber/Epoxy Resin Sustainable Composites via Aqueous‐Phase Processing

Xiao Li, Yanhua Kang, Jian Chen, Zhaozhe Yang, Guomin Wu, Zhenwu Kong, Guifeng Liu, Can Jin

Polymer Composites· Volume 47· Issue 5

Abstract

ABSTRACT Bamboo fiber (BF) reinforced epoxy resin (EP) composites suffer from poor interfacial compatibility and uneven dispersion at high filler levels, restricting the further improvement of the mechanical properties of BF/EP composites. This study proposes a green and novel process for preparing composites based on an aqueous system, which enables effective dispersion of BF at high filler content and uniform integration with EP. BF is simply mixed with waterborne epoxy resin (WEP), and a hot‐pressing molding process is used to prepare composite materials with high BF filler. The effects of fiber contents and resin types on the properties of the composites are investigated. At 80 wt% BF, the mechanical properties of the composite are optimized, with flexural strength and tensile strength of 124 and 53 MPa, respectively. This research provides a viable solution for the green and low‐cost preparation of high‐fiber‐content composites, which shows great potential application in the fields of construction, automotive interiors, and sports equipment.
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OpenAlex topics: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites · Mechanical Behavior of Composites · Polymer composites and self-healing

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Affiliations

Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material of Jiangsu Province, National Engineering Research Center of Low‐Carbon Processing and Utilization of Forest Biomass, Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering of Forest Products National Forestry and Grassland Administration Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Chinese Academy of Forestry Nanjing Jiangsu China

Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing Jiangsu China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China

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